Meet the companies trying to break our plastic addiction

From Coca-Cola to a range of upstarts, researchers seek better ways to meet demand for durable, versatile materials. Read More

How HP is taking its Texas data centers 100% renewable

Hewlett-Packard is the latest in a slew of tech companies to bet big on renewable energy — a long-term play still fraught with short term complications. Read More

Google is just a small slice in the new corporate PPA boom

This chart shows how corporate green power purchases in 2015 are already double the level of 2013. Read More

Managing risk in the emerging ocean economy: A view to 2030

A range of industries, many related to energy, are increasingly reliant on oceans. But the evolving "ocean economy" needs to be managed to mitigate big risks. Read More

Apple, GM, Google and the $140 billion pledge to combat climate change

The White House announced that 13 of the biggest U.S. companies pledged $140 billion in carbon-reducing investments. But will others follow suit? Read More

How one Alaskan island went 100% renewable

Kodiak Island was spending $7 million a year on 2.8 million gallons of diesel. Now, the Alaska island gets its energy from wind and hydro power. Read More

What the "cold economy" means for a warming world

How we meet the world’s demand to keep things cool has major implications for the entire planet. New engines and heat pumps are one step in the right direction. Read More

Road to Paris: A corporate crash course on climate and COP21

If Paris is really the "last chance" to avert the worst impacts of climate change, what will it take for more big businesses to make their moves? Read More

States turning to green banks to finance renewables

As financial support from the government wanes, many states are turning to the private sector to nurture their renewable energy markets, which also is proving to be a boon to business. Read More

The $520 million White House bid to widen access to solar

Citigroup, GRID Alternatives, SunEdison and NRG are just some companies partnering with the White House to open up solar to low income residents. Read More